Question: Who are the guardians?

Answer: Protective, vigilant, prepared, proactive, negotiator, provider, planner, strategist, keeper of the faith, rememberer, She who serves, She who defends, She who facilitates, She who supports the magic, She who watches in the Night.

Question: How do you describe a Guardian?

Answer: Of course, there is no complete or all-encompassing answer to this question, no more than you can define a Priestess, a Shaman, a Healer, an Herbalist, or an Artisan. I cannot (nor would I care to) define what or who is a Guardian. All I can do is give you adjectives, and hope you are discerning enough to explore for yourself. For some, being a guardian is a role in our rituals. In our rituals, the guardians assist the Priestess, hold the container, and monitor the energetic and the well-being of the participants. For others, Guardian is an identity in this lifetime, one that pulls us toward service to a priestess or to the Tribe. For a few, Guardian is "beingness." It is our truest deepest calling, our very core. Some of us even have memories of other times and places, other lives; other encounters won and lost, other moments of service and surrender, other Guardians.

Every Guardian is unique in her identity, her service, her attachments and duties. No one can define a guardian. She must do this for herself. Guardian skills can be taught. The Guardian Code can be learned. Guardian identity or "beingness" can only be discovered.

This Guardian is grateful to RCG-I and the Wheel of the Year for the opportunity to explore and discover that which has lain, waiting, within me for centuries. I encourage all of our Tribe to explore, support and cherish our Guardians. And, if that exploration takes you within yourself, know that many are here who will support and assist you. RCG-I's Women's Thealogical Institute has a well developed Guardian Program where you can learn and grow with the support of advisors and classmates. My will and my wish is that all of our Guardians are discovered and supported on their journey toward fulfillment and service. Blessed be.

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